National Standards
NSQHS Standards Advisories
Advisories are a formal communication from the Commission to accrediting agencies to provide guidance and direction on the interpretation and/or assessment of the NSQHS Standards. Advisories are routinely reviewed to ensure they remain current. Any changes to an advisory are summarised in the notes section of the advisory’s cover sheet.
Summary of advisories, fact sheets and guides
This page summarises links between NSQHS Standards advisories, fact sheets and primary NSQHS Standards actions. It outlines the intent, timeframes and requirements for health service organisations.
NSQHS Standards advisories
An NSQHS Standards advisory is a formal communication from the Commission to accrediting agencies to provide guidance and direction on the interpretation and/or assessment of the NSQHS Standards.
AHSSQA Scheme
This page contains advisories and fact sheets that describe the rules and conduct of accreditation assessment under the AHSSQA Scheme
NSQHS Standards rescinded advisories
Advisories are rescinded where the requirements or timeframes for compliance have passed. The NSQHS Standards actions will continue to be assessed whenever a health service organisation is assessed against the NSQHS Standards.
Advisories for private dental practices
From 1 May 2024, accreditation for private dental practices will transition to the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards. Prior to this, practices have been assessed against the first edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
A range of resources are available here to support practices to prepare for accreditation.